Boone County

Boone County is an administrative county in West Virginia that spans wooded mountains and valleys with several small towns including Madison, Danville, and Whitesville. The landscape features winding roads that connect different parts of the territory through rural settlements.

The county formed in 1847 from territories of Kanawha, Cabell, and Logan counties and bears the name of Daniel Boone, the pioneer who lived in the Great Kanawha Valley between 1789 and 1795. Its establishment came during a period of growing settlement as the foundations for later mining communities began to take shape.

The region carries deep roots in coal mining, and this heritage shapes how people live and work today. You can see it reflected in local traditions and in conversations with residents who speak of generations working underground.

The Boone County Courthouse at 206 Court Street in Madison is the main administrative building for services like vehicle registration and business documentation. Keep in mind that services are generally available during business hours and the rural setting means you should plan ahead if you need multiple services.

The area played a significant role in the settlement of the Appalachian region, attracting pioneers who established new communities and laid foundations for later industrial development. This early settlement history is often overshadowed by the later dominance of coal mining but profoundly shaped the territory's structure and character.

Location: West Virginia

Inception: March 11, 1847

Capital city: Madison

Shares border with: Kanawha County, Lincoln County, Raleigh County, Wyoming County, Logan County

Website: http://boonecountywv.org

GPS coordinates: 38.02000,-81.72000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:16